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Hokitika Guardian, 5 July 1929, Page 4

In regard to domestic matters the Government has its largest and most pressing work immediately ahead of it. The evil of unemployment' stalks the Homeland, and industry has to be safeguarded.. Oversea migration is mentioned but cannot be relied on as a. panacea unless under an altered system The Dominions are mostly concerned with unemployed troubles themselves, and are not in a position to absorb more population in search of employment. An Empire Settlement, scheme has of course been propounded, but so far it lias achieved very little. If the Home Government can do anything practical through that channel by linancng oversea works to absorb English emigrants, some progress might bo made, but the issue comes Hack to the starting point—the need for finance. Then the Government has a very large and immediate task with regard to its staple industries, coal iron, steel, cotton and other great works vital to the national life, need special attention, • and are in themselves work enough for a whole Ministry. Domestic legislation is promised in the King’s Speech dealing with factories and slums, and the provision of better housing. Here again there is scope' for much to be done in humane reforms, and no doubt the Government will be serious and earnest about these particular tasks, if in addition to the otner matters, funds are forthcoming for the large and costly undertakings to be faced. On top of the matters referred to, the Government proposes to take up the liquor question, and no doubt it will be possible to legislate in respect to necessary ireforms dealing - with the control and trading of liquor which will be of some material advantage to the country. The liquor trade at Home has much greater privileges than exist overseas, and a measure of reform is due and will perhaps not be difficult to achieve. Pensions are to be investigated, and in "this respect if they may, Labour is likely to err on the side of liberality. A revision of the electoral system in keeping with the large democratic vote now possible, is to be made. The whole Speech supplies a very lengthy programme. Labour will be<a new broom in office and the enthusiasm arid .enterprise of its members are sure to carry them far. We have to remember that there 11 ill be limitations in finance, and also to Labour’s voting strength in the House , if their proposals go hevond limits of j what are considered dangerous to . national safety. In that eventuality, J Liberal and Conservative may ‘combine to check effectually any rashness of action. But Labour at Home as Liberals here a re; to be given a chance, and Mr MacDonald is likely to use his opportunity with a good deal of ciicnmspection sharpened as it must be by his former term of office which afforded him useful experience.

Mr sind Mrs Bert Jones insert a notice of thanks in this issue.

Prohibited! Not Bob ? No! Auto shock absorbers for boxers on Saturday night.

Entries for the Hokitika Poultry Show next week, close with the Secretary, Mr F.. Ballinger this evening.

The weekly assembly in Kanieri Public Hall, will be lieljcl this (Friday) evening at, 8 o’clock. —Advt.

It is understood that no effort will be made tp keep alive the license of the . Commercial Hotel at Kumara, which was destroyed by fire on June Ist.

Earth tremors continue to bo fell locally. There was a light shock last evening at 6.50 p.m. and a long light shock about 1.30 a.m. This morning about 10.25 o’clock there was a shock, followed at intervals of a few minutes by two others, all of a light nature.

The boxing tourney on Saturday evening at Princess -Theatre is going to attract a large attendance. Owing to the lengthy programme, the first bout will start at 7 o’clock. There is a fine programme and the contests should provide good sport.

A meeting of all persons interested in the formation of a cricket club will be held at Arahura on Sunday, June 7th, ait 3 p.m.—l. Tainui, convenor.— Advt.

While engaged in loading timber, on the Gabriella yesterday at Greymouth, a wharf labourer named M. Sampson, mot with a serious accident. He was working in the hold of the vesel when two pieces of timber broke away from the sling, catching him on the head, and .inflicting severe injuries. The injured man was conveyed to the' hosnitad. An inquiry late last night elicited the information that Mr Sampson was doing satisfactorily.

The death of Mr Francis Coll, one of the oldest residents of Greymouth, occurred yesterday at his residence. Chapel Street, Greymouth. He 'was 90 years' of age, and was • a native of Donegal, Ireland. He is- survived by his widow and three sons (Brother Stephen, and Messrs Thomas and Patrick Coll, of Greymouth); also five daughters, Mesdames McDiarmid, (Karoro), O’Leary (Wellington), Mulrennnn (Hokitika), T. Thorn- (Waiuta), and E. Thompson (Christchurch).

In connection with the /Westland Competitions, the Book of Words for which is now on sale, a request has been made for an additional class in' the juvenile elocutionary section for the musical monologue. There is already a class for a humorous own selection musical monologue, Jor competitors under 12 years, and by request a class has been added for juveniles over 12 to 18 years, also humorous musical monologue, own selection.

At an meeting of the West Coast Rugby Union on Tuesday evening further correspondence was received from the Assistant Commissioner of Stamp Duties,' Hokitika, in reference to the payment of amusement tax on the West Coast v. Merivale match. The letter stated that the tax had to he paid on those-possessors of season tickets for the stand who saw the game frpm the stand. It was decided to forward the amount of the tax. In connection with tho same matter the New Zealand; Rugby Union, replying to the West, Coast Union’s protest against having to pay the. tax, stated that the authorities/ were 'being-approached to have the' payment of the tax. by Rugby Unions abolished i

Tlie’jnte Mr Thomas Cunliffe, the victim of the fatality at Creymouth on Tuesday evening, was a native of Greymouth, 51 years of age, and a nephe\v off the late Rt. Hon. R. J. Seddon. He served his apprenticeship in the ironmongery trade with Messrs Duncan McLean, Ltd.-, but during recent years had been a member of the Greymouth Waters biers’ Union. He is survived by his widow, two daughters (Misses Jessie Cunliffe, of Greymouth, and Clarice Cunliffe, of Wellington), and two sons, Lindsay and James, both of- Greymouth. His sisters are Mosdaines G. Scli'aef, of Greymouth, H. D. Edwards and A. West, o%Wellington ; S. Eddy, of Waiuku; and Miss M. L. Cunliffe, ' of Greymouth; and liis brother is~- t Mr William’ Cunliffe,

Fuel for winter. Coke on sale at Gas Works. Stafford Street, Is 6d per bag at works; 6 bags delivered in town for 10s Gd. Order early.—Advt.

Ladies millinery Ift less than cost. Ladies coats, cardigans and furs at reduced prices. Make buying worth while at Addisons, Drapers.—Advt.

Put this in y.our cruet—Sharland’s Vinegar. The most wholesome and most palatable vinegar in New Zealand. In bottle or bulk.—Advt.

Our values for blankets “ cannot be beaten ” : Single-bed size 19s 6d a pair, super-quality 24s 6d, 27s 6d, double 32s Gd, 42s Gd to 59s Gd a pair.—Schroder tion of motors cars which in former and Co.—Advt.

■ Children’s coats at greatly reduced prices, also a few coats from last season at less than cost. Thrifty buyers should see these bargains at Addisons.—Advt. <

Shift that cold! It will prove quite easy if you use “ Nazol.” Powerful and penetrating. Acts like a charm. GO doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

Ross train delayed to 10 p.m. for the Boxing—Saturday evening.

The order of Masses and Devotions in St. Mary’s Parish on Sunday', July 7th. is as follows: Arahura 9. a.m., Hokitika 8 a.m. 10 a.m, and 7 p.m. The curtain-raiser to to-morrow’s rep. game will be an 8-stone school game between State and Convent schools, commencing at 1.30 sharp. Blankets, travelling rugs and down quilts, just the‘ thing loir the , cold weather. Wc have a good selection. Call to-day at Addisons. —Advt. To-morrow (Saturday) iiuWess' pre- j mises will be closed from 3 to 5 p.m. on ;v the occasion of the football match on-.., Cass' Square in aid of the- Earthquake? Belief Fulfil. ' ' - ■ . > . • ; At AH flints church on Suncjay next Tlianksgnjing Services foriTthe i _* King’s recovery will ’be held/ At the 11 a.m. sendee, the same order. as will be used in Westminister/Abbey will be followed. The Vdpaiy will preach. ' - ' ... Thanksgiving services for tlfe'-rccov- : > ery of tho King will be held I 'ill St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday morning and evening. The printed order of .service will be u§od and retiring collections will be taken up on behalf.'of the Earthquake Relief Fund. ’ ... o

The Westport '“News”, saysA re-, , sident of Seddonville says .the earthy quake was just as severe -there as at Murchison. Mt. Glasgow was split from top to bottom/one portion oP’the hill being shot right over to the other side of the river. A lake, five miles long, has formed, icovcring Tate’s farm ’ and adjoining country. ?The, water is not yet overflowing and residents are iiist afraid that when the snow melts • . in the spring, the bank formed, may : burst and let'the water come away in a heavy flood. On the other hand old settlers say there is no cause for alarm as the river, bed has risen and a flood of any consequcnco is unlikely.

Private reports from the north today indicate that the people at, Seddonville had a very trying time yesterday. Tlie river began to rise at 2 o’clock' in the afternoon, and at i o’clock the' town bad to be. .vacated. 1 The flood was at its height about 6 o’clock. Two hours later the flood-was ‘ falling and some of the people wer6 : ./. able to return to -their home.' The flood. Ts said to have.done very;considerable damage to public and private property, the extent of which'has ‘not yet’been fully ascertained. Xil'.affre® that it was fortunate in the extreme ' that the visitation occurred in the daytime.; • ~ '■ * j i( ‘,r '/ .. \ ; * Addisons arc offering a special discount of 2s in., the pound pn' arid ' boys cardigans, lumber'' jackets, T; / pullovers and jerseys. These are new /. •- stock-, and "are already, keenly,priced. Gall and inspect.—Advt.